How are the road grades through Canada

LARuss wrote:
My wife and I are planning a trip to Alaska. We plan to travel through Banff and Jasper on the mountain route. We are going to buy a large fifth wheeler and a new truck and start fulltiming for a while. I have pulled travel trailers all over the country but have never traveled these roads. I am concerned about the grades on this trip and would appreciate any information anyone could give me.

Howdy,

I have been on the road through the park between Banff and Jasper several times... and it is spectacular... the scenery is amazing. There are some pretty steep grades and a switch back. I have only been towing a 5th wheel for about year... and I would not want to just tow through the route without stopping to camp and exploring with just the TV. Not that it would be that difficult... I just wouldn't enjoy it as much... it's difficult to appreciate the scenery while all my attention is consumed by towing a large 5er. You could camp in the park and explore the routes with just your TV and better appreciate the area. Then tow over the pass or take a different route around the park if you desired.

The remainder of the route to AK on the AlCan is pretty easy. There are a few steep grades but very do able. The roughest section is between Destruction Bay, YT and the Alaska border. It is a frost heave nightmare. There are sections where I wouldn't tow at more then 10 mph. Lots of folks tow faster and will tell you otherwise. But IMO 5th wheels are not built to withstand that kind of punishment.